Posts from Green Living

Whether you've resolved to lay off the libations in January (Anyone out there giving Drynuary a try this year?), have just a few drops left in a bottle, or are stuck with bottom-shelf booze after a big bash, we've got some great alternatives to pouring the party down the drain—clean with it!

Coconut oil's been getting a lot of press lately for its amazing health benefits. It's great to cook with, adding a subtle richness to foods and doesn't break down at high temperatures meaning that it's perfect for frying. And, it's also great outside the kitchen! Here are some of the ways you can use it around the house.

As I get older, one of the things I find myself resolving is to be more intentional about the things that I buy for my home and for my wardrobe. It's becoming more important to me to buy for quality over quantity, to consider how long the product will last, and to know the story behind the product. It has also been enlightening to learn about the ethical issues that surround products and to decide to try to support ethically made products.

We're big fans of adaptive re-use and also of small spaces, and sometimes, when we're lucky, the stars align and bring us a project that's the perfect synthesis of both. Like this 94-square-foot, 98-year-old boiler room that a clever San Francisco architect turned into the perfect tiny house.

I recently bought my first pair of "serious" jeans. The reason I know this is because as I was standing at the register about to pay A LOT of money for them, a cool dude who was standing next to me at the register said, "Oh, you're going to like those." "Do you have a pair?" I asked him. "Nope," he said, "But you're going to like those." I felt like a first time drug buyer or as if I was buying a Ferrari, not a pair of jeans. And then he said, "And remember, don't wash them."

Yurts were at the center of a really fascinating trend in 2014: glamping. Or glamorous camping, if you will. And while most yurts featured in the design community are in warm, scenic locations - this one struck me. It's just north of Bemidji, Minnesota and it's the full time home of two very brave souls.

Over the years I've been guilty of occasionally buying whatever bath cleaner is on sale at the store -could be all-natural, could not. The moment I try to settle into a nice, relaxing bath I immediately start thinking about what chemicals I'm being subjected to and majorly regret my decision.

Brass has slowly been making its way into interiors again as a trendy sheen to have to accent accessories. And since this was a popular edition to home decor years ago, it's not unheard of to find a good deal on a brass object while thifting. But if your new-to-you brass accessory or furniture piece has loss its brassy bite, you might need to clean it up. We've got the step-by-step guide to cleaning brass using only two natural ingredients you probably already have on hand!

Wool blankets are one of the most coveted finds at flea markets these days. They are practical, durable, and fashionable. And we've found a great way to clean them that costs only your time —and maybe your comfort if you don't have a big warm winter coat.